Bentley Primary School vs Cooinda Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 149 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bentley Primary School
Bentley · Government primary · K-6
336 students · ICSEA 974
Cooinda Primary School
East Bunbury · Government primary · K-6
278 students · ICSEA 974
| Measure | Bentley Primary School Bentley WA | Cooinda Primary School East Bunbury WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #307 of 583 | #372 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #2801 of 4,908 | #3380 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 336 | 278 |
| Girls / boys | 162 / 174 | 139 / 139 |
| Foundation intake | 43 | 38 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +60% | -25% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 974 | 974 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 35th |
| Top SEA quarter | 12% | 8% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 31% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.0 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 20.6 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 27.0 | 18.4 |
| Language background other than English | 72% | 17% |
| Indigenous students | 21% | 7% |
| Suburb | Bentley 6102 | East Bunbury 6230 |
| Council area | Canning | Bunbury |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5041 | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5071 |
The verdict
- •Bentley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (48.5 vs 40.6).
- •Cooinda Primary School has fewer students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •Bentley Primary School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 278.
- •Bentley Primary School has grown faster over five years (60% vs -25%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bentley Primary School better than Cooinda Primary School?
On the Success Index, Bentley Primary School ranks higher (48.5 vs 40.6 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bentley Primary School and Cooinda Primary School?
About 149 km in a straight line, between Bentley and East Bunbury in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bentley Primary School has 15.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Cooinda Primary School has 13.0.
How do Bentley Primary School and Cooinda Primary School rank in WA?
Bentley Primary School is 307th of 583 and Cooinda Primary School is 372nd of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.